Dallas Mavericks Blog

Well, it appears that at least one higher-up in the Mavericks’ organization is thinking sensibly when it comes to Jason Kidd’s legacy.

Derek Fisher talks to the media in his first day working out with the Mavericks on Nov. 30, 2012.

New Maverick Derek Fisher wore jersey No. 2 during his years as a Laker. He wore No. 37 with Oklahoma City last season because No. 2 already was owned by Thabo Sefolosha.

Fisher will wear No. 6 as a Maverick, however, even though jersey No. 2 currently is unoccupied. Jason Kidd wore that number the past five seasons. Owner Mark Cuban, upset that Kidd changed his mind this summer and signed with New York, went on record as saying he doubted he would ever retire Kidd’s number here.

“I was actually told that 2 was unavailable, which I can respect,” Fisher said Friday, following his first practice as a Maverick. “I think that guy was pretty good. He’s had a really, really good career. You can expect to probably see that one hanging somewhere, so that’s not available right now.”

When initially asked why he chose No. 6, Fisher said it was for a “combination” of reasons. One of those reasons is that he has five NBA title rings, so the No. 6 symbolizes his desire to add to that total.

“I play to win, so part of it is wanting another championship ring,” Fisher said. “That’s not something that obviously today that we’ve put ourselves in position to do. But I just wanted a reminder as to not just singularly why I’m here, but that’s a big reason why I’m still playing, is to win.

“And then the other couple of reasons are more just kind of fun, anecdotal type stuff. My wife had a dream a couple of nights ago. She said she had a dream that I was going to wear No. 33 the next time I was on a team. So in the last couple of days, as we started kind of finalizing things with the Mavericks, I said, ‘Well, I probably won’t wear No. 33, but three plus three is six.’ It’s kind of a combination of those things that led to No. 6.”

That and the fact that No. 2 is unavailable, which would seem to be at least a glimmer of good news for those who believe Kidd should have his jersey retired here.